Maria was born to Donald V. Price and Lavonda Sue (Eder) Meyer on Dec. 23, 1967.

Maria graduated from Hermantown High School in 1986 and received a Medical Assistant degree from Duluth Business University. Maria worked at University of Minnesota Duluth Health Services and as a waitress at Country Kitchen in Proctor, Minn. Maria retired with disability in 2014 and moved to Guttenberg where she worked at Dollar General and Subway. Maria had a heart bigger than life. She helped anyone in need, often leaving herself without. Her selfless spirit and kind soul brightened so many lives. Maria's smile and funny remarks will never be forgotten.